And just like that, it’s the last week of June. But it is summer (even if it’s a little cloudy), so there are lots of events taking place in and around the city. Did we mention it’s also a long weekend coming up? July 1st is just around the corner, but until then, here are the best things to do in Edmonton this week!
Darcy & Jer: No Refunds Tour
Kick off your week with Darcy & Jer, who are first and foremost proud dads to their daughter Grace and their golden retriever Yuma, and have over 4.5 million followers with an average of 50 million views a month. They are also leaders in comedy content creation.
When: Tuesday, June 27th, 2023
Where: Winspear Centre
Cost: $39.50+
TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival
Since 2006, the TD Edmonton International Jazz Festival has been bringing the world’s best jazz to Edmonton, and this year is no exception. The popular music event returns this week!
When: Wednesday, June 28th until Sunday, July 2nd, 2023
Where: Various venues
Cost: Varies
Drag Me to the Gallery!
Head to the Art Gallery this week for a very special Drag Edition of the Community Tour Series! This month, Drag Artist LaDonna Stone will do a mini performance and speak about some of their favourite artworks in our new exhibition From Warhol to Banksy. This program takes place during the Gallery’s monthly free night at the AGA, which happens the last Thursday of the month from 4-7pm!
When: Thursday, June 29th, 2023
Where: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Cost: $14 (and free on the last Thursday of the month)
Amanda Marshall: The Heavy Lifting Tour
It doesn’t matter that Amanda Marshall was huge in the 90s, because we all still can sing the words to “Let It Rain,” “Dark Horse” and “Birmingham.” And now, Marshall is back on tour and she’s in Edmonton this week!
When: Thursday, June 29th, 2023
Where: Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, 11455 87 Ave
Cost: $47.60+
Blink 182
Multi-platinum, award winning group blink-182 announced their biggest tour ever, with Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker reuniting for the first time in nearly 10 years! You can catch them in Edmonton this week.
When: Thursday, June 29th, 2023
Where: Rogers Place
Cost: $116+
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Alberta Avenue Night Market
Ten Night Markets are taking place in the Alberta Avenue District, and they kick off this Friday. Each market will have different vendors, entertainment and community partners. So bring the family, and enjoy some food outdoors this summer!
When: Friday, June 30th, 2023
Where: Alberta Avenue Community League
Cost: Free to attend
The Block Party
Start the long weekend off at this musical extravaganza! The 11th annual Block Party is back, with Day 1 on Friday paying tribute to the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, and Canada’s best tribute bands! On Day 2, expect a night of high-energy funk, soul, and R&B, as Vancouver’s own Five Alarm Fun takes the stage.
When: Friday, June 30th, and Saturday, July 1st, 2023
Where: Blues on Whyte, 10329-82 Whyte Avenue
Cost: $34.50+
Union Hall Summer Block Party
Speaking of Block Parties, the Union Hall Summer Block Party also takes place starting on Friday. For this line up, you can expect TroyBoi on Friday, Arty & Morgan Page on Saturday for Canada Day, and Chris Lorenzo on Sunday to wrap it up!
When: Friday, June 30th, until Sunday, July 2nd, 2023
Where: Union Hall Outdoor Stage, 6240 99 St NW
Cost: $51.85+
RideOn Carnival
Taking place over the long weekend is the Ride-On Carnival and pop up market at Mill Woods Town Centre.The Carnival kicks off on June 30, and will be on until July 2nd. The pop-up market will start on July 1st with indoor and outdoor vendors, then on the 2nd you can expect just indoor vendors.
When: Friday, June 30th, until Sunday, July 2nd, 2023
Where: 2331 66 Street NW
Cost: Free to attend
The Art of Brick
The world’s largest and most popular display of Lego art is here! If you’re a Lego fan, be sure to make time to head to Telus World of Science to discover over a million Lego bricks transformed into over 100 sculptures by contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya.
When: On now until October 10th, 2023
Where: TELUS World of Science – Edmonton, 11211 142 Street
Cost: $30.90
